Trigger: Stopwatch

This trigger will fire when a Stopwatch hits the configured time value. Stopwatches are named timers that can be started, stopped, and reset using actions, and this trigger allows you to perform actions when a stopwatch reaches a specific duration.

Options

Stopwatch - Select an existing stopwatch or create a new one
Time Value - The duration at which the trigger should fire, specified in hours, minutes, and seconds
Variable - Optionally use an integer variable to specify the time value in seconds
Use Alarm - When enabled (default), uses Android's alarm functionality to ensure precise timing even when the device is asleep

Variable Support

The time value can be specified using an integer variable instead of a fixed value. The variable should contain the number of seconds at which the trigger should fire. Dictionary keys can be used to access nested values.

Requirements

Schedule Exact Alarm permission (Android 12+)

Examples

Example 1: Pomodoro technique

Get notified when a 25-minute work session ends:

Triggers

Stopwatch: Work Timer at 25m 0s

Actions

Display Notification: "Time for a break!"
Vibrate: Long pulse
Speak Text: "Work session complete, take a 5 minute break"

Example 2: Exercise intervals

Trigger at specific intervals during a workout:

Triggers

Stopwatch: Workout at 1m 0s

Actions

Vibrate: Short pulse
Speak Text: "Switch exercise"

Example 3: Parking meter reminder

Get reminded before parking expires:

Triggers

Stopwatch: Parking at 1h 45m 0s

Actions

Display Notification (High Priority): "Parking expires in 15 minutes!"
Vibrate: Alarm pattern
Speak Text: "Warning: Parking expires soon"

Example 4: Variable-based timer

Use a variable to set dynamic timer duration:

Triggers

Stopwatch: Custom Timer at {lv=timer_duration} seconds

Actions

Display Notification: "Timer complete"
Stopwatch: Reset "Custom Timer"

How Stopwatches Work

1. Create a stopwatch with a unique name

2. Use the Stopwatch action to Start, Stop, or Reset the stopwatch

3. Configure the Stopwatch trigger to fire when the stopwatch reaches a specific time

4. The trigger will fire even if the device screen is off (if Use Alarm is enabled)

Notes

The stopwatch must be active (started) for the trigger to fire
If the stopwatch is already past the specified time when enabled, the trigger will not fire until the stopwatch is reset and started again
The "Use Alarm" option is recommended to ensure the trigger fires even when the device is in deep sleep
Stopwatches persist across app restarts and device reboots
If a stopwatch does not exist when importing a macro, it will be automatically created

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